Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate ribbon development in a rural area without a demonstrated housing need and fails to provide safe road access with adequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate a suburban-type linear pattern that detracts from the rural character and visual amenity of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an over-riding social or functional economic need to reside at this specific location as required by rural housing guidelines.
- The proposed access point lacks the required 65m sightlines, creating a potential traffic hazard and failing to meet road safety standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.1Section 18.29.2Section 18.29.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Clondaw, Kilcormick. Wexford County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the project would contribute to undesirable ribbon development in a rural area without a proven local housing need; and second, that the applicant failed to demonstrate that safe sightlines could be achieved at the site entrance, posing a risk to public safety and traffic flow....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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